The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

work. There weren’t any

the couch and

he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical serum. However, if

not an individual had

had been sniffed out were Hector, Lane, and their families, as

frowned as his gaze

felt there was still a culprit who was really powerful that the Harris

much tighter. There are very few in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides Craig and Asher. We’ll get a lead sooner

order my men

about to leave when Cedrick added, “Increase the number of personnel tasked to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure

assured that Gwendolyn’s safety

may go

to see

through the information about Eloise’s disappearance alone on the

was evident that Gwendolyn

opening ceremony would go by

ceremony. She’d intentionally arrived

new drama was a mainstream historical drama with themes

of how a meek and humble daughter of an official achieved success in her business after

male lead used to be a cold-hearted individual that always took her for granted. However, he immediately regretted his

the script at first glance as it gave her a sense of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity. Hence, she decisively invested in the show

won the Best Actress Award, as it

in costume as she hurried over to

extra care of Gwendolyn’s

to the lounge while waiting for the commencement of the opening ceremony, and both of them struck

welcoming ceremony for you upon your return from Erihal. How come I’ve not received

Newton residence for the time being, so I turned down

“As a daughter of the Newton family, you’ll be added to the family register sooner or later. They’ll surely shower you with affection to make up for the years you

common besides being biologically related.

in the Newton family except for Craig despised her, especially

the family before Jennifer was found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing

the entire time